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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Ewald
Perschke
Aug 21, 1937 — May 11, 2014
Obituary
Ewald Perschke, 76, Lake Mills, died on Sunday, May 11, 2014 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison.
He was born on August 21, 1937 in Germany, the son of the late Christoph and Ida (Buss) Perschke.
At age 14 he moved with his family to Lake Mills from Germany.
He was a graduate of Lake Mills High School and later attended MATC and MSOE.
Ewald married Mary Dornfeld on July 14, 1962 at St. Paul's Church in Ixonia.
He had been employed as an electronic technician for Beckman Instruments out of Chicago and had also owned and operated Perschke TV in Columbus and later Lake Mills.
He was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Lake Mills.
Ewald grew up as a farm boy and enjoyed the outdoors. He loved to run the chain saw and cut wood.
He was always working on something. He liked tinkering on power tools, lawn mowers, table saws, etc.
He loved music and could play several instruments including the accordion, trombone, organ, piano, and played the tuba with the city band. He was proud to share his musical talent with his granddaughters.
Ewald had a great love of his family; although sometimes gruff he was always passionate.
Survivors include his wife, Mary; one son, Carey (Lynn) Perschke of Lake Mills; two granddaughters, Serena Marie, Stirling Lily; one sister, Adel Sindermann of Jefferson; other relatives and friends.
Also preceded in death by his son, Gregory in 1976; two brothers, Victor and Gustav, and one sister, Ingrid Erickson.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 17, 2014 at Christ Lutheran Church in Lake Mills with Pastor Fred Reaman officiating.
Friends may call after 9 a.m. on Saturday at the church until the time of services.
If desired, memorials may be made to Christ Lutheran Church or the charity of one's choice.
www.claussenfuneralhome.com
He was born on August 21, 1937 in Germany, the son of the late Christoph and Ida (Buss) Perschke.
At age 14 he moved with his family to Lake Mills from Germany.
He was a graduate of Lake Mills High School and later attended MATC and MSOE.
Ewald married Mary Dornfeld on July 14, 1962 at St. Paul's Church in Ixonia.
He had been employed as an electronic technician for Beckman Instruments out of Chicago and had also owned and operated Perschke TV in Columbus and later Lake Mills.
He was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Lake Mills.
Ewald grew up as a farm boy and enjoyed the outdoors. He loved to run the chain saw and cut wood.
He was always working on something. He liked tinkering on power tools, lawn mowers, table saws, etc.
He loved music and could play several instruments including the accordion, trombone, organ, piano, and played the tuba with the city band. He was proud to share his musical talent with his granddaughters.
Ewald had a great love of his family; although sometimes gruff he was always passionate.
Survivors include his wife, Mary; one son, Carey (Lynn) Perschke of Lake Mills; two granddaughters, Serena Marie, Stirling Lily; one sister, Adel Sindermann of Jefferson; other relatives and friends.
Also preceded in death by his son, Gregory in 1976; two brothers, Victor and Gustav, and one sister, Ingrid Erickson.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 17, 2014 at Christ Lutheran Church in Lake Mills with Pastor Fred Reaman officiating.
Friends may call after 9 a.m. on Saturday at the church until the time of services.
If desired, memorials may be made to Christ Lutheran Church or the charity of one's choice.
www.claussenfuneralhome.com
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